Heartland Community School

Heartland Community School
Location
Henderson, United States, Nebraska
Information
School type Public school
Motto "Striving for excellence"
Opened 1954
Superintendent Brad Best[1]
President Gary Braun
Vice President Paul Brune
Principal Tim Carr[1]
Principal Dana Reinke[1]
Number of students 320
Language English
Website www.heartlandschools.org

Heartland Community School is a public elementary and secondary education school located in Henderson, Nebraska, United States. Formerly known as Henderson Community School, its name was changed to encompass a school consolidation between Henderson and Bradshaw. The school has a total of 320 students, with about 175 students in the high school and 145 in the lower sections.

Mid-century modern architecture and art

Built in 1954, the school is an example of mid-century modern architecture. The entrance has a classic V-bar support and the exposed iron beams above the entry to the lobby. The entire lobby is host to the mural The Community Educates Its Children, painted in 1955 by Mary Lou Goertzen.

Controversy

During the early 2009, a grassroots movement was started to save the mural. The school board canvassed the students and determined that the mid-century modern work was "outdated". While the mural was generating public support, it was disclosed that school board was considering "modernizing" the front entrance and lobby, in particular, considering replacement of the classic mid-century modern architecture, unique to rural Nebraska.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Thomas, Margalee. "Heartland Administration". Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Save the Heartland Mural, Lobby and Entry". The Henderson News, July 23, 2009, p. 1.
  3. ↑ Abourezk, Kevin (February 25, 2009). "Heartland school mural in danger of being painted over". The Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois. Retrieved August 7, 2011.

Coordinates: 40°46′58″N 97°48′37″W / 40.78278°N 97.81028°W / 40.78278; -97.81028

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